World

Protesters torch Bangladesh newspaper offices after student leader dies

The Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka was on edge on Friday (December 19), with the offices of several newspapers still reeling from a night of protests, triggered by the death of popular youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

December 19, 2025 5:34 pm
 

News

FCCC stands by electricity tariff decision

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has stood by its decision to approve a new electricity tariff, despite differing views within Government.

December 19, 2025 4:34 pm
 

News

LTA backs “No Card No Ride” policy

The Land Transport Authority strongly supports the “No Card No Ride” policy, which allows only passengers with valid etransport cards to travel on public buses. Cash payments are no longer accepted.

December 19, 2025 4:32 pm
 

News

$8.8M bridge upgrade to boost Taveuni connectivity

Four ageing bridges in Taveuni are set to be replaced under an $8.8 million government-funded project aimed at strengthening safety, access and economic activity on the island.

December 19, 2025 4:30 pm
 

News

New borehole improves health and safety for families

Ten families in the Waiqaliqali Maro settlement in Sigatoka now have access to clean and reliable water following the commissioning of a new borehole.

December 19, 2025 4:28 pm
 

News

Investment Fiji targets ‘Right Kind of Investment’

Investment Fiji is redefining how it measures success, shifting from a traditional focus on attracting high volumes of investment to prioritizing the “right kind of investment” capital that aligns with Fiji’s national development goals and delivering long-term value to the economy.

December 19, 2025 4:25 pm
 

News

Vunaniu, Serua lad receives Commissioners award

For Emosi Diani, joining the Fiji Police Force is not just a career boost, it is a passion and a dream he manifested years ago while working at a manufacturing company in Nadi.

December 19, 2025 4:20 pm
 

World

Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy.

December 19, 2025 2:41 pm
 

News

JSC, COI parties continue settlement talks

Discussions are still underway on the proposed terms of settlement in relation to the matter where the Judicial Services Commission filed an application against the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of former the Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.

December 19, 2025 2:40 pm
 

Business

Digicel expands mobile coverage to Lau Group

Digicel Fiji has signed a contract with the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji to deliver mobile and digital connectivity to remote communities in the Lau Group.

December 19, 2025 2:37 pm
 

News

TSLS urges university applicants to submit final offer letters

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Service has sounded the call on all applicants to secure their preferred choice of Tertiary Education Institute and secure their Final University Offer Letter at the earliest before the next academic year.

December 19, 2025 2:30 pm
 

Entertainment

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

A Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage.

December 19, 2025 2:30 pm

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